Revenue seize 600,000 cigarettes at Dublin Airport

The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Manchester’, were discovered in an air cargo consignment

The seizure was the result of routine profiling

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Revenue officers at Dublin Airport recently seized 600,000 cigarettes with an estimated value of €554,880, representing a loss to the Exchequer of approximately €430,458.

The illicit cigarettes, branded ‘Manchester’, were discovered in an air cargo consignment, manifested as Soap & Hair Treatment, that had originated from the Middle East.

Investigations are ongoing.

Revenue’s ongoing work

This seizure is part of Revenue’s ongoing work targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

If businesses, or members of the public. have any information, they can contact Revenue in confidence on Confidential Phone Number 1800 295 295.

Read more: Revenue seize contraband worth over €1,276,000 in various operations

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